Description:
Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Calista Primary School
Teacher - Upper - Years 5-6
00005692
Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH893112
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
Are you a passionate, dedicated, and collaborative Upper Primary Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity?
Calista Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated Teacher - Upper - Years 5-6 to join their skilled team. The successful applicant will ideally possess a strong work ethic, be committed, have a deep knowledge of curriculum and highly effective pedagogical practices.
About the role:
The successful applicant will ideally exhibit an exceptionally high level of collaborative practice and possess the skills to enable effective engagement of students. We are a Positive Behaviour School (PBS) and have significantly altered the behaviour and culture of our school in recent years. A sound understanding of this type of student management would be highly desirable. When joining our committed staff, you will be proactive in participating in whole school and year level planning which is informed by data interrogation and teacher judgement. We currently use the Elastik Platform to assist staff in this process. We have skilled curriculum leaders who assist in the provision of curriculum across the school and utilise Sounds Write, Sound Waves, Seven Steps to Writing Success, Heggerty and are currently in the process of introducing Top Ten Maths to our school. Experience with these programs would be highly desirable.
About the School:
Calista PS is a highly effective, friendly and welcoming Level 5 school located in the centre of the City of Kwinana. We are located close to several modern facilities and co-located with the Calista Child and Parent Centre (CPC). We have a range of staff, from those who have been here many years, to those commencing their careers. This mix of experience and enthusiasm provides for excellent learning opportunities for our students. Staff are collaborative, motivated and skilled educators who are committed to explicit teaching in the areas of literacy and numeracy and are keen to see students improve and learn. Our students are enthusiastic to learn and exhibit positive behaviour. The school is welcoming and has strong support from our parents and the local community. The school commenced in 1964 and was granted IPS status in 2011.
Calista PS has achieved outstanding outcomes and was both a Centre of Excellence School and a Teacher Development School Literacy and Numeracy. We are on a journey to develop Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the Primary years and have the support and resources to achieve this. If you want to work as part of committed team, are seeking opportunity for future leadership development and want to partner with us to create Safe, Aspiring, Inclusive Life-Long Learners then Calista PS is the place to come.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification - even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Calista Primary School can be found by visiting www.calistaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications
For further job related information:
Please contact Catherine De Thierry, Principal by telephoning (08) 9419 2355 or emailing Cathy.Dethierry@education.wa.edu.au
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